DIY Broom Head Scratching Post

DIY Broom Head Scratching Post LIVESTOCK Handling Keeping livestock comfortable can be challenging especially in hot dusty weather A DIY scratching post may solve their problems All that’s necessary are a few push broom heads and a sturdy place to mount them Broom heads make for budget-friendly durable scratching surfaces and can be mounted anywhere that can withstand the pressure of a full-sized animal pressing against it Consider lining up multiple broom heads next to each other to ensure the animals have numerous access points Use 2 to 3-in screws to attach the broom heads to a vertical surface Make sure that the screws are well hidden to ensure the animals won’t hurt themselves accidentally Plan on adjusting and tightening them occasionally as the animals put them to use One broom head can work although multiple make the scratcher more accessible for multiple animals at once They tend to be cheap at yard sales Think through the height—too low and the animal won’t reach it Some prefer to mount them to freestanding 4 by 4 posts or trees If brooms aren’t handy it’s also possible to make scratching posts from old door mats preferably coconut fiber though rubber mats also work or synthetic turf Options abound for cheap DIY scratching posts Consider experimenting with several options to ensure you find one that suits your setup No matter what you use your animals will surely appreciate the effort

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